TOTAL PREVIEWS: 59 ALIAS ENTERPRISES/BLUE WATER PRODUCTION 02 - Odyssey Presents: Venus #1 ARCHIE COMICS 13 - Archie Digest #239 - added 11/05/2007 13 - Betty & Veronica #231 - added 11/05/2007 13 - Sonic X #26 - added 11/05/2007 ASPEN COMICS 02 - Iron & The Maiden #4 DARK HORSE COMICS 02 - Art Of Matt Wagners Grendel HC 02 - Buffy the Vampire Slayer Volume 2 #8 03 - Eden: It's An Endless World Volume 9 TP Mature Readers 03 - Groo: Hell On Earth #1 (of 4) 03 - Hellboy: Darkness Calls #6 (of 6) 03 - Lobster Johnson: The Iron Prometheus #3 (of 5) 04 - Star Wars: Knights Of The Old Republic #22 (1 of 3) 04 - Star Wars: Knights Of The Old Republic Handbook (One Shot) 04 - Star Wars: Legacy #17 (4 of 6) DC COMICS 04 - Countdown To Final Crisis #25 12 - Supergirl Volume 5 #23 - added 11/04/2007 12 - Superman Volume 3 #670 (3 of 3) - added 11/04/2007 17 - Robin Volume 4 #168 (1 of 7) - added 11/06/2007 DC COMICS/VERTIGO COMICS 19 - Y: The Last Man #59 (5 of 5) Mature Readers - added 11/11/2007 DC COMICS/WILDSTORM 19 - Freddy vs. Jason vs. Ash #1 (of 6) Mature Readers - updated 11/14/2007 DYNAMITE ENTERTAINMENT 13 - Battlestar Galactica: Season Zero #3 - added 11/05/2007 14 - Highlander #12 - added 11/05/2007 14 - Terminator 2: Infinity #4 - added 11/05/2007 IDW PUBLISHING 14 - 30 Days of Night: Eben and Stella TP - added 11/05/2007 14 - Cory Doctorow's Futuristic Tales of the Here and Now #2 - added 11/05/2007 15 - Fallen Angel Volume 2 #21 - added 11/05/2007 15 - Tank Girl: The Gifting TP - added 11/05/2007 15 - The Transformers: Spotlight: Ramjet - added 11/05/2007 05 - The Transformers: Best Of The UK: Dinobots #3 (of 6) 15 - Star Trek: Alien Spotlight: Vulcans - added 11/05/2007 IMAGE COMICS 05 - Fearless #1 (of 4) - updated 12/03/2007 05 - Frank Frazettas Death Dealer #1 Black & White Special Edition Mature Readers - updated 11/04/2007 12 - Lucha Libre #2 - added 11/04/2007 05 - PvP #36 06 - Spawn #172 (1 of 2) 12 - Steve Niles' Strange Cases #2 - added 11/04/2007 06 - Strange Embrace #5 (of 8) Mature Readers IMAGE COMICS/TOP COW 06 - The Darkness: First Look 06 - Witchblade #111 - updated 12/06/2007 MARVEL COMICS 07 - Annihilation: Conquest #1 (of 6) - updated 11/03/2007 11 - Annihilation: Conquest - Starlord #4 (of 4) - added 11/03/2007 07 - Astonishing X-Men Volume 3 #23 (5 of 6) 18 - Criminal #10 Mature Readers - added 11/07/2007 07 - Fantastic Four Volume 3 #551 07 - Howard the Duck Volume 3 #2 (of 4) - updated 11/03/2007 08 - The Immortal Iron Fist #10 16 - Iron Man: Enter The Mandarin #3 (of 6) - added 11/05/2007 11 - Marvel Two-In-One #5 - added 11/03/2007 11 - Mystic Arcana: Sister Grimm - added 11/03/2007 08 - Ms. Marvel Volume 2 #21 08 - New Avengers: Illuminati #5 (of 5) - updated 11/05/2007 08 - Omega: The Unknown Volume 2 #2 (of 10) - updated 11/05/2007 09 - The Order Volume 2 #4 11 - Shanna The She Devil: Survival Of The Fittest #4 (of 4) - added 11/03/2007 09 - The Silver Surfer: In thy Name #1 (of 4) 09 - Super-Villain Team-Up/Modok's 11 #5 (of 5) 09 - Uncanny X-Men #492 (2 of 13) - updated 11/06/2007 SILENT DEVIL PRODUCTIONS 18 - Division 18: The Union of Novelty Costumed Performers #1 (of 3) - added 11/07/2007 VIPER COMICS 10 - The Middleman Volume 3: Inescapability TP
ODYSSEY PRESENTS: VENUS #1 Publisher: Alias Enterprises/Blue Water Production Writers: Chad Rebmann Pencils: ESDRAS Covers: Nadir Balan, Alex Amescua Venus is also blessed with not only beauty but power, forcing her to do super hero work on the side. Soon, she discovers a mysterious Olympian working with the hi-tech assassin group. which has marked their next target, Taylor Darcy, heir to the Darcy fortune and the most eligible bachelor in Hollywood. Now, Venus must watch over the spoiled Darcy, teaching the him the mysterious ways of romance. And to protect his ass from the assassin¹s big guns! A hardboiled action adventure mixed with the classic screwball comedy, you don¹t want to miss Venus in her first solo book! Come discover the love as only Venus can show you! View: Odyssey Presents: Venus #1, Cover Odyssey Presents: Venus #1, Page 3 Odyssey Presents: Venus #1, Page 5 Odyssey Presents: Venus #1, Page 16 Odyssey Presents: Venus #1, Page 18 Source: Comics Continuum ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- IRON & THE MAIDEN #4 Publisher: Aspen Comics Writers: Jason Rubin Pencils: Francis Manapul Covers: Francis Manapul, Jim Lee, Michael Turner, Joel Gomez Colorists: Danimation Aspen Comic’s first EVER creator-owned property concludes with the final thrilling issue! All bets are off in the jaw-dropping final issue of the action-packed adventure series Iron and the Maiden! Michael Iron knows the only way to ultimately buy his freedom is to confront the deadly forces out to get him—mainly Big Daddy’s Crime Syndicate, The Order, Detective Manetti and the Government. However the “powers that be” prove difficult to overcome and Iron will eventually need Angel’s help—whether he wants it or not! Don’t miss the pulse-pounding conclusion to the year’s hottest new title! Written and created by Jason Rubin, world-renowned video game developer and creator of the multi-million selling Crash Bandicoot and Jak and Daxter franchises, brings the thrilling action-adventure series IRON AND THE MAIDEN, to life with this all-new original mini-series. With a different perspective on traditional storytelling, Rubin and several of the comic industry’s top talents have come together to create a groundbreaking new world! Showcasing character designs by Joe (Ultimates 3, Battle Chasers) Madureira and Jeff (The Batman, TMNT) Matsuda, and featuring stunning artwork by Francis Manapul, with colors by Danimation, this is THE comic event of 2007! Over 2 years in the making, an ON TIME shipping guarantee, and an over-sized story set to redefine comics, IRON AND THE MAIDEN has arrived, and nothing will ever be the same again! View: Iron & The Maiden #4, Manapul Cover Iron & The Maiden #4, Gomez Cover Iron & The Maiden #4, Lee Cover (from CBR) Iron & The Maiden #4, Turner Cover Iron & The Maiden #4, Page 2 Iron & The Maiden #4, Page 3 Iron & The Maiden #4, Page 4 Iron & The Maiden #4, Page 5 Iron & The Maiden #4, Page 6 Source: Newsarama, Comic Book Resources ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- ART OF MATT WAGNERS GRENDEL HC Publisher: Dark Horse Comics By: Matt Wagner Over twenty-five years, what began as the story of Hunter Rose, the talented young author who became the city's most feared assassin and criminal overlord, evolved into a prolonged examination of authority, society, and that dark mechanism of nature-violence. Now, take a step inside one of the most daring projects ever created, as Matt Wagner guides you through the artwork that changed contemporary comics forever. Many artists have lent their vision to the seductive mystery that is Grendel, and this handsome hardcover volume contains rare and never-before-seen work-including production sketches and designs-by Tim Sale, Teddy Kristiansen, John K. Snyder III, Edvin Biukovic, and more! * Also features a gallery of guest artists, with pinups by Frank Miller, Paul Pope, Dave Johnson, Tony Harris, and more! Celebrating twenty-five years of Hell! Make sure to check out our great flip book feature for the Art of Grendel! View: Art Of Matt Wagners Grendel HC, Cover Art Of Matt Wagners Grendel HC, Page 18 Art Of Matt Wagners Grendel HC, Page 19 Art Of Matt Wagners Grendel HC, Page 20 Art Of Matt Wagners Grendel HC, Page 21 Source: Dark Horse Comics ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER VOLUME 2 #8 Publisher: Dark Horse Comics Writers: Brian K. Vaughan Pecils: Georges Jeanty Covers: Jo Chen, Georges Jeanty (Incentive) Inkers: Andy Owens Colorists: Dave Stewart "NO FUTURE FOR YOU", Part 3 Faith hits the ground running after she infiltrates the estate of a rogue Slayer, that is until Buffy pops in and is confronted by her longtime nemesis. Certainly, chaos ensues. A smash hit, Season Eight continues to enthrall readers with writer Brian K. Vaughan (Y: The Last Man; Pride of Baghdad; Lost), artist Georges Jeanty (The American Way) and Buffy creator and Executive Producer Joss Whedon all at the helm. * Brian K. Vaughan (writer of Lost and Ex Machina) takes on Faith in Season Eight. * Top-ten seller Buffy #1 went immediately back to press-three times-to satisfy demand . . . totaling over 150,000 copies! Joss Whedon's Season Eight continues! View: Buffy the Vampire Slayer Volume 2 #8, Chen Cover (from DHC) Buffy the Vampire Slayer Volume 2 #8, Jeanty Incentive Cover (from DHC) Buffy the Vampire Slayer Volume 2 #8, Page 1 Buffy the Vampire Slayer Volume 2 #8, Page 2 Buffy the Vampire Slayer Volume 2 #8, Page 3 Buffy the Vampire Slayer Volume 2 #8, Page 4 Buffy the Vampire Slayer Volume 2 #8, Page 5 Buffy the Vampire Slayer Volume 2 #8, Page 6 Buffy the Vampire Slayer Volume 2 #8, Page 7 Source: Comic Book Resources, Dark Horse Comics, Dark Horse Comics
EDEN: IT'S AN ENDLESS WORLD VOLUME 9 TP Publisher: Dark Horse Comics By: Hiroki Endo The Closure virus, responsible for wiping out about one-third of the world's population, begins to mutate, and victims in India are found undergoing strange metamorphoses. This volume also finds Hiroki Endo moving Eden in new directions, with new characters, settings, and technology mixing with the old. Sophia and Kenji are back, going head-to-head with Propator forces in Eastern Asia, including Propator's cyborg killers-the vicious Aeon soldiers! Elijah's father flexes some political muscle, and Kenji uses some real muscle to protect an important political figure, the leader of a minority group in China still fighting for their human rights. This is another fast-paced, roller-coaster Eden volume, with explosive action, science fiction twists, incredibly violent surprises, and morsels of philosophical debate. * Each volume comes shrink-wrapped and carries an 18+ content advisory. MATURE READERS View: Eden: It's An Endless World Volume 9 TP, Cover Eden: It's An Endless World Volume 9 TP, Page 4 Eden: It's An Endless World Volume 9 TP, Page 5 Eden: It's An Endless World Volume 9 TP, Page 6 Eden: It's An Endless World Volume 9 TP, Page 7 Source: Dark Horse Comics ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- GROO: HELL ON EARTH #1 (of 4) Publisher: Dark Horse Comics Writers: Mark Evanier Pencils: Sergio Aragones Covers: Sergio Aragones Colorists: Tom Luth Part 1 of 4 Groo is back . . . and oddly enough, that may not be the biggest disaster looming over the world. It seems to be getting hotter everywhere . . . that is, in those places where it isn't getting colder than ever before. The usual suspects-Sergio Aragonés and Mark Evanier -bring you the first chapter of what will eventually be four issues. That is, if the planet in the comic survives that long! * Sergio Aragones is not only a multiple Eisner Award-winner, but is a member of the Eisner Hall of Fame. Groo is back and and celebrating 25 years of laughs! View: Groo: Hell On Earth #1, Cover Groo: Hell On Earth #1, Page 1 Groo: Hell On Earth #1, Page 2 Groo: Hell On Earth #1, Page 3 Groo: Hell On Earth #1, Page 4 Source: Dark Horse Comics ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- HELLBOY: DARKNESS CALLS #6 (of 6) Publisher: Dark Horse Comics Writers: Mike Mignola Pencils: Duncan Fegredo Covers: Duncan Fegredo Colorists: Dave Stewart Part 6 of 6 Hellboy's epic battle with the immortal warrior Koshchei reaches its climax in the thunderous conclusion to this six-issue arc. The long-awaited follow-up to 2005's The Island, Calls sees Mike Mignola pushing his greatest creation, Hellboy, toward the next major turning point in his life, with haunting art by Duncan Fegredo (Enigma, Ultimate Adventures). The final issue of Darkness Calls written by Mike Mignola. View: Hellboy: Darkness Calls #6, Cover Hellboy: Darkness Calls #6, Page 1 Hellboy: Darkness Calls #6, Page 2 Hellboy: Darkness Calls #6, Page 3 Hellboy: Darkness Calls #6, Page 4 Source: Dark Horse Comics ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- LOBSTER JOHNSON: THE IRON PROMETHEUS #3 (of 5) Publisher: Dark Horse Comics Writers: Mike Mignola Pencils: Jason Armstrong Covers: Mike Mignola Colorists: Dave Stewart "Beware my claw, for I've come to inflict justice!" Undeterred by his defeat in the jaws of the snake monster, The Lobster springs back into action-but can he find his ally in time? Jim-still in his stolen battle armor-has fallen into the clutches of a mysterious villain who'll stop at nothing to harness the cosmic Vril energy that powers Jim's armor! After years of captivating fans from the pages of Hellboy and B.P.R.D., the pulp-style adventures of Lobster Johnson take the limelight in the Lobster's first solo series. Written and with covers by Hellboy creator Mike Mignola, and drawn by Jason Armstrong (Ferro City, The Sensational Spider-Man). At last-a Lobster Johnson solo series! View: Lobster Johnson: The Iron Prometheus #3, Cover Lobster Johnson: The Iron Prometheus #3, Page 1 Lobster Johnson: The Iron Prometheus #3, Page 2 Lobster Johnson: The Iron Prometheus #3, Page 3 Lobster Johnson: The Iron Prometheus #3, Page 4 Source: Dark Horse Comics
STAR WARS: KNIGHTS OF THE OLD REPUBLIC #22 (1 of 3) Publisher: Dark Horse Comics Writers: John Jackson Miller Pencils: Dustin Weaver Covers: Colin Wilson Inkers: Dan Parsons Colorists: Michael Atiyeh "KNIGHTS OF SUFFERING", Part 1 of 3 The new story arc, "Knights of Suffering" begins here, bringing fugitive Padawan Zayne Carrick back to Taris-the scene of his alleged crime, now overrun by the Mandalorian army! Deep in the lower city of Taris, swoop bike gangs battle Mandalorian troops in the streets. An organized resistance to the invasion was taking shape thanks to an old friend of Zayne's, but something went terribly wrong. Reunions and betrayals follow Zayne into the heart of a war zone in this action-packed new issue of Knights of the Old Republic! * Continuing the ongoing monthly series set nearly four thousand years before the rise of the Empire and the fall of Anakin Skywalker (and seven years prior to the events in the Knights of the Old Republic video game). Reunions, betrayals, and more in this action-packed issue! View: Star Wars: Knights Of The Old Republic #22, Cover Star Wars: Knights Of The Old Republic #22, Page 1 Star Wars: Knights Of The Old Republic #22, Page 2 Star Wars: Knights Of The Old Republic #22, Page 3 Star Wars: Knights Of The Old Republic #22, Page 4 Source: Dark Horse Comics ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- STAR WARS: KNIGHTS OF THE OLD REPUBLIC HANDBOOK (One Shot) Publisher: Dark Horse Comics Writers: John Jackson Miller Pencils: Brian Ching, Harvey Tolibao, Dustin Weaver Covers: Dustin Weaver Colorists: Michael Atiyeh For a thousand generations, the Jedi kept peace and order in the galaxy--but things don't seem peaceful or orderly for Padawan Zayne Carrick, falsely accused of murder and thrust into the Mandalorian Wars! And here, readers can get the back-story on the scene, 3963 years before the Battle of Yavin! Check out illustrated profiles on Zayne and his outlaw friends; Lucien and the Covenant; Squint and the Jedi Crusaders; the Mandalorian invaders; and more! Written by series writer John Jackson Miller, the Handbook is perfect for catching up with the series so far--while offering new information for regular readers, including an incredible cross-section of everyone's favorite junk hauler, The Last Resort, by series artist Dustin Weaver! View: Star Wars: Knights Of The Old Republic Handbook, Cover Star Wars: Knights Of The Old Republic Handbook, Page 1 Star Wars: Knights Of The Old Republic Handbook, Page 2 Star Wars: Knights Of The Old Republic Handbook, Page 3 Star Wars: Knights Of The Old Republic Handbook, Page 4 Source: Dark Horse Comics ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- STAR WARS: LEGACY #17 (4 of 6) Publisher: Dark Horse Comics Writers: John Ostrander Pencils: Jan Duursema Covers: Travis Charest Inkers: Dan Parsons Colorists: Brad Anderson "CLAWS OF THE DRAGON", Part 4 of 6 In the heart of the Sith Temple on Coruscant, an unexpected acolyte trains in the ways of the Sith. Captured by Darth Krayt, Cade Skywalker has made an unholy bargain with the usurper Emperor. Is Cade following in the footsteps of Vader? A turning-point issue in the most surprising Legacy arc yet! View: Star Wars: Legacy #17, Cover Star Wars: Legacy #17, Page 1 Star Wars: Legacy #17, Page 2 Star Wars: Legacy #17, Page 3 Source: Dark Horse Comics ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- COUNTDOWN TO FINAL CRISIS #25 Publisher: DC Comics Story: Paul Dini Script: Adam Beechen Pencils: Carlos Magno Breakdowns: Keith Giffen Covers: Claudio Castellini The countdown continues with a new name and even bigger thrills! Karate Kid makes it to the bunker in Blüdhaven and confronts both Firestorm and the Atomic Knights! Jimmy Olsen enslaved on Apokolips! Mary Marvel not enslaved on Apokolips! The Monitor, Jason Todd and Donna Troy home in on Ray Palmer's trail! Desaad takes control! Lex Luthor kidnapped — but by whom? Trickster and Piper: One will live…one will die! And Mister Mxyzptlk explains it all! Plus, more DC VILLAINS origin backup stories, including: Desaad and Mr. Mxyzptlk! View: Countdown To Final Crisis #25, Cover Countdown To Final Crisis #25, Page 13 Countdown To Final Crisis #25, Page 14 Countdown To Final Crisis #25, Page 15 Countdown To Final Crisis #25, Page 17 Countdown To Final Crisis #25, Page 18 Source: Newsarama
THE TRANSFORMERS: BEST OF THE UK: DINOBOTS #3 (of 6) Publisher: IDW Publishing Writers: Simon Furman Pencils: Will Simpson Covers: Nick Roche Part 3 of 6 The DINOBOT hunt begins here! The DINOBOTS are unleashed and out of control. OPTIMUS PRME must rally the AUTOBOTS in order contain the likes of GRIMLOCK, SWOOP, SLAG, SNARL, and SLUDGE before it is too late and innocent lives are endangered. Nick Roche once again provides an all-new cover re-creating a classic scene from the issue! View: The Transformers: Best of the UK: Dinobots #3, Cover The Transformers: Best of the UK: Dinobots #3, Page 1 The Transformers: Best of the UK: Dinobots #3, Page 2 The Transformers: Best of the UK: Dinobots #3, Page 3 The Transformers: Best of the UK: Dinobots #3, Page 4 The Transformers: Best of the UK: Dinobots #3, Page 5 Source: IDW Publishing ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- FEARLESS #1 (of 4) Publisher: Image Comics Writers: Mark Sable, David Roth Pencils: P.J. Holden Covers: P.J. Holden From the creator of GROUNDED comes the story of a literal man without fear. To the criminals he terrorizes and the citizens he protects, Fear is a bold, even reckless superhero. To those who know his secret, he’s a man paralyzed by a crippling anxiety disorder, who needs an anti-fear drug to fight his war on crime. But what happens when his supply runs out? View: Fearless #1, Cover Fearless #1, Page 1 Fearless #1, Page 2 Fearless #1, Page 3 Fearless #1, Page 4 Fearless #1, Page 5 Fearless #1, Page 6 Fearless #1, Page 7 Fearless #1, Page 8 Fearless #1, Page 9 Fearless #1, Page 10 Fearless #1, Page 11 Fearless #1, Page 12 Fearless #1, Page 13 Fearless #1, Page 14 Fearless #1, Page 15 Fearless #1, Page 16 Fearless #1, Page 17 Fearless #1, Page 18 Fearless #1, Page 19 Fearless #1, Page 20 Fearless #1, Page 21 Fearless #1, Page 22 Fearless #1, Page 23 Fearless #1, Page 24 Fearless #1, Page 25 Fearless #1, Page 26 Fearless #1, Page 27 Fearless #1, Page 28 Fearless #1, Page 29 Fearless #1, Page 30 Fearless #1, Page 31 Fearless #1, Page 32 UPDATED: 12/03/2007 - complete issue Source: Newsarama ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- FRANK FRAZETTAS DEATH DEALER #1 BLACK & WHITE SPECIAL EDITION Publisher: Image Comics Writers: Joshua Ortega Pencils: Nat Jones Covers: Frank Frazetta Showcasing the incredible line work of rising star NAT JONES and printed on high-quality paper, this special edition black and white edition is sure to please any fan of the hit miniseries – or any fan of fine comic art in general! Written by critically acclaimed novelist and comics writer JOSHUA ORTEGA, this is the first DEATH DEALER tale worthy of FRANK FRAZETTA’s blessing! MATURE READERS View: Frank Frazettas Death Dealer #1 Black & White Special Edition, Cover Frank Frazettas Death Dealer #1 Black & White Special Edition, Page 1 Frank Frazettas Death Dealer #1 Black & White Special Edition, Page 2 (from Newsarama) Frank Frazettas Death Dealer #1 Black & White Special Edition, Page 3 (from Newsarama) Frank Frazettas Death Dealer #1 Black & White Special Edition, Page 4 (from Newsarama) Frank Frazettas Death Dealer #1 Black & White Special Edition, Page 5 (from Newsarama) Frank Frazettas Death Dealer #1 Black & White Special Edition, Page 10 Frank Frazettas Death Dealer #1 Black & White Special Edition, Page 17 Frank Frazettas Death Dealer #1 Black & White Special Edition, Page 18 Frank Frazettas Death Dealer #1 Black & White Special Edition, Page 19 Frank Frazettas Death Dealer #1 Black & White Special Edition, Page 21 Frank Frazettas Death Dealer #1 Black & White Special Edition, Page 22-23 UPDATED: 11/04/2007 - added pages 2-5 Source: Comic Book Resources, Newsarama ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- PVP #36 Publisher: Image Comics Writers: Scott Kurtz Pencils: Scott Kurtz Covers: Scott Kurtz, Claire Hummel Shiny! The PvP gang hit a science fiction convention. Plot a course for hilarity, warp-factor NERD! View: PvP #36, Cover PvP #36, Page 1 PvP #36, Page 2 PvP #36, Page 3 PvP #36, Page 4 PvP #36, Page 5 Source: Comic Book Resources
SPAWN #172 (1 of 2) Publisher: Image Comics Writers: David Hine Pencils: Brian Haberlin Covers: Brian Haberlin, Greg Capullo Inkers: Brian Haberlin Colorists: Andy Troy Letterers: Tom Orzechowski "A TALE OF THREE BROTHERS", Part 1 of 2 What made Al Simmons the person who grew up to be Spawn? Al struggles to recover his lost memories of an encounter with a sinister stranger. An encounter that led to bloody murder and changed the destinies of three young men in "A Tale of Three Brothers." View: (no text) Spawn #172, Cover Spawn #172, Page 21 Spawn #172, Page 22 Source: Comic Book Resources ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- STRANGE EMBRACE #5 (of 8) Publisher: Image Comics Writers: David Hine Pencils: David Hine Covers: David Hine Colorists: Rob Steen Part 5 of 8 Why does the discovery of his wife's mutilated body seem to bring comfort to Anthony Corbeau? What is it that prevents Alex from discovering the dark secrets behind their doomed romance? SPAWN and DISTRICT X writer DAVID HINE continues his gothic masterpiece. MATURE READERS View: Strange Embrace #5, Cover Strange Embrace #5, Page 1 Strange Embrace #5, Page 2 Strange Embrace #5, Page 3 Strange Embrace #5, Page 4 Strange Embrace #5, Page 5 Source: Image Comics ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- THE DARKNESS: FIRST LOOK Publisher: Image Comics/Top Cow Writers: Phil Hester Pencils: Michael Broussard Covers: Michael Broussard Forever changed by the events of First Born, Jackie Estacado, bearer of The Darkness, breaks free of his former life and begins a fresh chapter. Join new writer Phil Hester and exciting new art talent Michael Broussard in taking a First Look at the new The Darkness ongoing series beginning in December! View: The Darkness: First Look, Cover The Darkness: First Look, Page 1 The Darkness: First Look, Page 2-3 The Darkness: First Look, Page 4 The Darkness: First Look, Page 5 Source: Comic Book Resources ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- WITCHBLADE #111 Publisher: Image Comics/Top Cow Writers: Ron Marz Pencils: Matt Haley Covers: Mike Mayhew, Matt Haley Inkers: Kevin Nowlan "FIGHTS OF ANGELS" A tie-in to the epic First Born summer event! Rookie Witchblade bearer Dani Baptiste is unprepared as servants of the Angelus are closing in on her. But there's no reason not to trust the good guys, right? This issue will provide fans with a fuller reading experience and lead directly into next month's First Born #2! Long time scribe Ron Marz (Ion, Samurai: Heaven & Earth) is joined in the second of three very special First Born tie-in issues by the unstoppable art team of Luke Ross (Samurai: Heaven & Earth), Kevin Nowlan (Batman: Black & White, Superman v. Aliens) and cover artist Mike Mayhew (Vampirella, The Pulse). View: Witchblade #111, Mayhew Cover Witchblade #111, Page 1 Witchblade #111, Page 2 Witchblade #111, Page 3 Witchblade #111, Page 4 Witchblade #111, Page 5 Witchblade #111, Page 11 Witchblade #111, Page 12 Witchblade #111, Page 16 (no text) Witchblade #111, Page 18 (no text) UPDATED: 12/06/2007 - added pages 16,18 Source: Newsarama, Newsarama
ANNIHILATION: CONQUEST #1 (of 6) Publisher: Marvel Comics Writers: Dan Abnett Pencils: Tom Raney Covers: Aleksi Briclot Inkers: Scott Hanna Colorists: Frank D'Armata Letterers: VC - Joseph Caramagna Part 1 of 6 This is it, the beginning of the next Annihilation main event! In the PROLOGUE, the Phalanx launched a sneak attack on the Kree Empire, in NOVA, QUASAR, STAR-LORD and WRAITH, heroes separated by distance but united by willpower took their first steps to liberating a galaxy in peril. Now all the threads begin to weave together -- and if you thought the surprises were over, think again! What are the Phalanx really after? What new players will change the game? And what last-page reveal will leave your jaw hanging? Grab your weapon and join the fight for freedom with the powerhouse creative team of writers Dan Abnett & Andy Lanning and penciler Tom Raney (ULTIMATE X-MEN)! View: Annihilation: Conquest #1, Cover Annihilation: Conquest #1, Page 1 Annihilation: Conquest #1, Page 2 Annihilation: Conquest #1, Page 3 Annihilation: Conquest #1, Page 4 Annihilation: Conquest #1, Page 5 Annihilation: Conquest #1, Page 6 Annihilation: Conquest #1, Page 15 Annihilation: Conquest #1, Page 16 Annihilation: Conquest #1, Page 20 Annihilation: Conquest #1, Page 21 UPDATED: 11/03/2007 - added pages 1-3 Source: Comic Book Resources, Comic Book Resources ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- ASTONISHING X-MEN VOLUME 3 #23 (5 of 6) Publisher: Marvel Comics Writers: Joss Whedon Pencils: John Cassaday Covers: John Cassaday Inkers: John Cassaday Colorists: Laura Martin Letterers: VC - Chris Eliopoulos "UNSTOPPABLE", Part 5 of 6 The end is near. The situation is dire. The outlook is bleak. But Cyclops has a plan. View: Astonishing X-Men Volume 3 #23, Story Cover Astonishing X-Men Volume 3 #23, Character Cover Astonishing X-Men Volume 3 #23, Page 1 Astonishing X-Men Volume 3 #23, Page 2 Astonishing X-Men Volume 3 #23, Page 3 Astonishing X-Men Volume 3 #23, Page 4 Astonishing X-Men Volume 3 #23, Page 5 Source: Comic Book Resources ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- FANTASTIC FOUR VOLUME 3 #551 Publisher: Marvel Comics Writers: Dwayne McDuffie Pencils: Paul Pelletier Covers: Michael Turner Inkers: Rick Magyar Colorists: Paul Mounts Letterers: VC - Rus Wooton "THE BEGINNING OF THE END: EPILOGUE", Part 1 The original Fantastic Four is together again, just in time to cross paths with a hero who has traveled twenty years into the past in a desperate attempt to save his future from Reed Richards, the madman who is about to change the face of the planet. Oh, and the hero who has come back to save the world? His name is Doctor Doom. View: Fantastic Four Volume 3 #551, Cover Fantastic Four Volume 3 #551, Page 1 Fantastic Four Volume 3 #551, Page 2 Fantastic Four Volume 3 #551, Page 3 Fantastic Four Volume 3 #551, Page 4 Fantastic Four Volume 3 #551, Page 5 Fantastic Four Volume 3 #551, Page 6 Fantastic Four Volume 3 #551, Page 7 Source: Comic Book Resources ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- HOWARD THE DUCK VOLUME 3 #2 (of 4) Publisher: Marvel Comics Writers: Ty Templeton Pencils: Juan Bobillo Covers: Juan Bobillo Inkers: Marcelo Sosa Colorists: Nestor Pereyra Letterers: Nate Piekos Part 2 of 4 Forget Howard the Duck…this is Howard the SUPER-STAR! Howard's latest short film becomes the internet's newest viral video phenomenon, and suddenly EVERYBODY wants to shoot at America's favorite angry duck. But only SOME of them are aiming cameras. And what is A.I.M.'s part in all this, and is Beverly FINALLY wearing clothes again? View: Howard the Duck Volume 3 #2, Cover Howard the Duck Volume 3 #2, Page 1 Howard the Duck Volume 3 #2, Page 2 Howard the Duck Volume 3 #2, Page 3 Howard the Duck Volume 3 #2, Page 4 Howard the Duck Volume 3 #2, Page 5 Howard the Duck Volume 3 #2, Page 6 Howard the Duck Volume 3 #2, Page 7 Howard the Duck Volume 3 #2, Page 10 (no text) Howard the Duck Volume 3 #2, Page 17 (no text) Howard the Duck Volume 3 #2, Page 18 (no text) UPDATED: 11/03/2007 - added page 1; updated pages 2-7 Source: Comic Book Resources, Comic Book Resources
THE IMMORTAL IRON FIST #10 Publisher: Marvel Comics Writers: Matt Fraction, Ed Brubaker Pencils: David Aja Covers: Jelena Kevic-Djurdjevic Inkers: David Aja Colorists: Matt Hollingsworth Letterers: Dave Lanphear The kung fu tournament to end all tournaments continues in this, the third part of THE SEVEN CAPITAL CITIES OF HEAVEN. Davos and Crane Mother’s conspiracy to crush K'un-Lun and the Iron Fist legacy once and for all springs to life. The Heroes for Hire continue tracking the rogue Hydra cell across the snow-swept Himalayas. The wicked Bride of Nine Spiders spins her terrible web. America continues to fall in love with Fat Cobra. And Danny Rand returns to the fight, armed now with the long-lost life story of Orson Randall, the Last Iron Fist. Will he be too late? View: The Immortal Iron Fist #10, Cover The Immortal Iron Fist #10, Page 1 The Immortal Iron Fist #10, Page 2 The Immortal Iron Fist #10, Page 3 The Immortal Iron Fist #10, Page 4 The Immortal Iron Fist #10, Page 5 The Immortal Iron Fist #10, Page 6 The Immortal Iron Fist #10, Page 7 Additional Pages: The Immortal Iron Fist #10, Additonal Page 1 (no text) The Immortal Iron Fist #10, Additonal Page 1 (no text) The Immortal Iron Fist #10, Additonal Page 1 (no text) Source: Comic Book Resources ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- MS. MARVEL VOLUME 2 #21 Publisher: Marvel Comics Writers: Brian Reed Pencils: Aaron Lopresti Covers: Greg Horn Inkers: Matt Ryan Colorists: Chris Sotomayor Letterers: Dave Sharpe "MONSTERS AND MARVELS", Part 1 This is it - one of the biggest mysteries of Ms. Marvel's life is revealed. The march to Ms. Marvel's record-breaking issue #25 begins here as Brian Reed (NEW AVENGERS: ILLUMINATI) and Aaron Lopresti (INCREDIBLE HULK) take Carol Danvers to Monster Island where the very fate of the planet Earth - possibly the galaxy - hangs in the balance. View: Ms. Marvel Volume 2 #21, Cover Ms. Marvel Volume 2 #21, Page 1 Ms. Marvel Volume 2 #21, Page 2 Ms. Marvel Volume 2 #21, Page 3 Ms. Marvel Volume 2 #21, Page 4 Ms. Marvel Volume 2 #21, Page 5 Ms. Marvel Volume 2 #21, Page 6 Ms. Marvel Volume 2 #21, Page 7 Source: Comic Book Resources ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- NEW AVENGERS: ILLUMINATI #5 (of 5) Publisher: Marvel Comics Writers: Brian Michael Bendis, Brian Reed Pencils: Jim Cheung Covers: Jim Cheung Inkers: Mark Morales Colorists: Justin Ponsor Letterers: VC - Cory Petit Part 5 of 5 The Illuminati get together for the first time since Planet Hulk and the Civil War to deal with the shocking reveals in NEW and MIGHTY AVENGERS. But not everyone in the cabal is who they say they are. Its a throw-down drag-out that opens the door to the Marvel event of 2008!! WHO DO YOU TRUST?? Do not miss this important chapter in the saga!! View: New Avengers: Illuminati #5, Cover New Avengers: Illuminati #5, Page 1 New Avengers: Illuminati #5, Page 2 New Avengers: Illuminati #5, Page 3 New Avengers: Illuminati #5, Page 4 New Avengers: Illuminati #5, Page 5 New Avengers: Illuminati #5, Page 6 New Avengers: Illuminati #5, Page 7 New Avengers: Illuminati #5, Page 8 (from Wizard) UPDATED: 11/05/2007 - added page 8 Source: Comic Book Resources, Wizard Universe ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- OMEGA: THE UNKNOWN VOLUME 2 #2 (of 10) Publisher: Marvel Comics Writers: Jonathan Lethem, Karl Rusnak Pencils: Farel Dalrymple, Paul Hornschemeier Covers: Farel Dalrymple Inkers: Farel Dalrymple Colorists: Paul Hornschemeier Letterers: Farel Dalrymple Part 2 of 10 The plot deepens and thickens and grows strange in author Jonathan Lethem’s labor-of-love retelling of the legend of Omega the Unknown, the noble and enigmatic superhero from another world, and Titus Alexander Island, the earthly teenager lucky — or is it unlucky? — enough to find himself under the wing of this uncanny protector. View: Omega: The Unknown Volume 2 #2, Cover Omega: The Unknown Volume 2 #2, Page 2 Omega: The Unknown Volume 2 #2, Page 3 Omega: The Unknown Volume 2 #2, Page 4 Omega: The Unknown Volume 2 #2, Page 5 Omega: The Unknown Volume 2 #2, Page 6 Omega: The Unknown Volume 2 #2, Page 7 Omega: The Unknown Volume 2 #2, Page 8 (from Wizard) UPDATED: 11/05/2007 - added page 8 Source: PopCultureShock, Wizard Universe
THE ORDER VOLUME 2 #4 Publisher: Marvel Comics Writers: Matt Fraction Pencils: Barry Kitson Covers: Barry Kitson Inkers: Mark Morales Colorists: Dean White Letterers: Dave Lanphear Scientifically augmented zombie mutant…meat…things…continue their messy rampage through Los Angeles, and it falls to the Order not just to stop the attack, but to figure out the horrible truth behind it all. Meanwhile, how do you solve a super-murder? Is there a CSI for super heroes? There is now. And through it all, some of the gang start to realize that even though they want to save the world, they might not have it in them. What then? The pressures of performing start to eat away at the Order as, joy of joys, they get evicted from the Bradbury. Yes: It's just another beautiful day in southern California for THE ORDER. View: The Order Volume 2 #4, Cover (from PCS) The Order Volume 2 #4, Page 1 The Order Volume 2 #4, Page 2 The Order Volume 2 #4, Page 3 The Order Volume 2 #4, Page 4 The Order Volume 2 #4, Page 5 The Order Volume 2 #4, Page 6 The Order Volume 2 #4, Page 7 The Order Volume 2 #4, Page 8 (inks) The Order Volume 2 #4, Page 10 (inks) The Order Volume 2 #4, Page 11 (inks) The Order Volume 2 #4, Page 15 (no text) Source: Comic Book Resources, Comic Book Resources, PopCultureShock ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- THE SILVER SURFER: IN THY NAME #1 (of 4) Publisher: Marvel Comics Writers: Simon Spurrier Pencils: Tan Eng Huat Covers: Michael Turner Colorists: Jose Villarrubia Letterers: VC - Cory Petit Part 1 of 4 The Silver Surfer delves alone into the furthest depths of the void; tangling with organ-stealing pirates, demonic beasts and a race of alien aristocrats. Everyone’s favorite Cosmic Wanderer discovers that even in the midst of a galactic utopia, horror is never far away...With electrifying artwork by the dynamic Tan Eng Huat (Doom Patrol, Batman) and an endlessly inventive script by Simon Spurrier – the writer behind the sold-out Gutsville – In Thy Name promises to be this fall most spectacular Alien Extravaganza! View: The Silver Surfer: In thy Name #1, Cover The Silver Surfer: In thy Name #1, Page 1 The Silver Surfer: In thy Name #1, Page 2 The Silver Surfer: In thy Name #1, Page 3 The Silver Surfer: In thy Name #1, Page 4 The Silver Surfer: In thy Name #1, Page 5 The Silver Surfer: In thy Name #1, Page 6 The Silver Surfer: In thy Name #1, Page 7 The Silver Surfer: In thy Name #1, Page 8 (from Newsarama) The Silver Surfer: In thy Name #1, Page 9 (from Newsarama) The Silver Surfer: In thy Name #1, Page 10 (no text) Source: Comic Book Resources, Newsarama, Comic Book Resources ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- SUPER-VILLAIN TEAM-UP/MODOK'S 11 #5 (of 5) Publisher: Marvel Comics Writers: Fred Van Lente Pencils: Francis Portela Covers: Marko Djurdjevic Inkers: Terry Pallot Colorists: Guru-Efx Letterers: Nate Piekos Part 5 of 5 Twist follows upon jaw-dropping twist as the greatest heist of this or any other century concludes! A.I.M. at last unleashes the full fury of the ULTRA-ADAPTOID against what remains of M.O.D.O.K.'s team. How can our ragtag gang of crooks possibly stand against a foe with the assembled powers of practically every hero in the Marvel Universe? Well, M.O.D.O.K. is smart enough to have more than one final trick up his sleeve. How smart is that? Really smart. Really, really smart. I mean, look how big his head is. View: Super-Villain Team-Up/Modok's 11 #5, Cover Super-Villain Team-Up/Modok's 11 #5, Page 1 Super-Villain Team-Up/Modok's 11 #5, Page 2 Super-Villain Team-Up/Modok's 11 #5, Page 3 Super-Villain Team-Up/Modok's 11 #5, Page 4 Super-Villain Team-Up/Modok's 11 #5, Page 5 Super-Villain Team-Up/Modok's 11 #5, Page 6 Super-Villain Team-Up/Modok's 11 #5, Page 7 Source: Comic Book Resources ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- UNCANNY X-MEN #492 (2 of 13) Publisher: Marvel Comics Writers: Ed Brubaker Pencils: Billy Tan Covers: David Finch, Marc Silvestri Inkers: Danny Miki Colorists: Frank D'Armata Letterers: VC - Chris Eliopoulos The biggest mutant event in a decade continues here! Following the Messiah Complex one-shot, the X-Men scramble to search for the missing mutant newborn. But they’ll need to tackle the Acolytes before they get any answers. View: (no text) Uncanny X-Men #492, Finch Cover Uncanny X-Men #492, Silvestri Cover Uncanny X-Men #492, Page 1 (from CBR) Uncanny X-Men #492, Page 2 (from CBR) Uncanny X-Men #492, Page 3 (from CBR) Uncanny X-Men #492, Page 4 (from CBR) Uncanny X-Men #492, Page 5 (from CBR) Uncanny X-Men #492, Page 11 (from CBR) Uncanny X-Men #492, Page 12 (from CBR) Additional Panels: Uncanny X-Men #492, Additional Panel 1 Uncanny X-Men #492, Additional Panel 2 Uncanny X-Men #492, Additional Panel 3 Uncanny X-Men #492, Additional Panel 4 Uncanny X-Men #492, Additional Panel 5 UPDATED: 11/06/2007 - added pages 1-3; updated pages 4-5 Source: The Comic Fanatic, Comic Book Resources, Comic Book Resources
THE MIDDLEMAN VOLUME 3: INESCAPABILITY TP Publisher: Viper Comics Writers: Javier Grillo-Marxuach Pencils: Les McClaine Covers: Les McClaine The Middleman and Wendy - secret agents for the world’s most absurdly secretive agency - return for an all-new adventure that rede?nes “shocking destiny,” and nothing will be the same after the uncompromising ?nale! The search for a missing scientist plunges Wendy into a collision course with the darkest mysteries of The Middleman... what is the sinister organization known by the acronym “F.A.T.B.O.Y.” and why have its agents fought the Middlemen for centuries? What is the deep, dark secret driving the con?ict between The Middleman and his arch-nemesis, the nefarious Kanimang Kang? Will Wendy ever ?nd a gallery that will hang her paintings? All your questions will be answered – and your answers will be questioned - in the third volume of the series hailed by critics and fans, and named by the American Library Association as one of 2007’s “Great Graphic Novels For Teens.” View: The Middleman Volume 3: Inescapability TP, Cover The Middleman Volume 3: Inescapability TP, Page 1-26 (from Viper, Requires Adobe Flash) The Middleman Volume 3: Inescapability TP, Page 16 The Middleman Volume 3: Inescapability TP, Page 17 The Middleman Volume 3: Inescapability TP, Page 18 Source: Comic Book Resources, Viper Comics
ANNIHILATION: CONQUEST - STARLORD #4 (of 4) Publisher: Marvel Comics Writers: Keith Giffen Pencils: Timothy Green III Covers: Nic Klein Colorists: Nathan Fairbairn Letterers: Rus Wooton Part 4 of 4 Will Peter Quill and his ragtag squad succeed in their adventure – or is it truly a suicide mission? Hordes of the Phalanx close in on Star-Lord, Bug, Captain Universe, Deathcry, Groot, Mantis and Rocket Raccoon–and one may make the supreme sacrifice! You loved him in the ANNIHILATION: CONQUEST PROLOGUE–now find out Star-Lord's last act before ANNIHILATION: CONQUEST #1! View: Annihilation: Conquest - Starlord #4, Cover Annihilation: Conquest - Starlord #4, Page 1 Annihilation: Conquest - Starlord #4, Page 2 Annihilation: Conquest - Starlord #4, Page 3 Annihilation: Conquest - Starlord #4, Page 4 Annihilation: Conquest - Starlord #4, Page 5 Annihilation: Conquest - Starlord #4, Page 6 Annihilation: Conquest - Starlord #4, Page 7 Source: Comic Book Resources ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- MARVEL TWO-IN-ONE #5 Publisher: Marvel Comics Marvel Adventures Avengers #5 X-Men: First CLass #5 View: Marvel Two-In-One #5, Cover Marvel Two-In-One #5, Page 1 Marvel Two-In-One #5, Page 2 Marvel Two-In-One #5, Page 3 Marvel Two-In-One #5, Page 37 Marvel Two-In-One #5, Page 38 Marvel Two-In-One #5, Page 39 Marvel Two-In-One #5, Page 7 Source: Comic Book Resources ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- MYSTIC ARCANA: SISTER GRIMM Publisher: Marvel Comics Writers: C. B. Cebulski, David Sexton Pencils: Phil Noto, Eric Nguyen Covers: Marko Djurdjevic Inkers: Phil Noto Colorists: Phil Noto Letterers: Nate Piekos Bestowed with powers she barely understands, how does one of Marvel's youngest magic users, Sister Grimm from Runaways, deal with her newfound mystic abilities... when all she wants to do is be a normal teenager?! As her parents' past comes back to haunt her, Nico Minoru learns that there may be more to her magical lineage than even she could have imagined. One look in the sacred Black Mirror sends Nico looking for answers she may not like discovering. PLUS: The final chapter of Ian McNee’s quest. Will he possess the four cornerstones of the magic? What shocking revelation does he learn about his past and what does this mean to the Marvel Universe? View: Mystic Arcana: Sister Grimm, Cover Mystic Arcana: Sister Grimm, Page 1 Mystic Arcana: Sister Grimm, Page 2 Mystic Arcana: Sister Grimm, Page 3 Mystic Arcana: Sister Grimm, Page 4 Mystic Arcana: Sister Grimm, Page 5 Mystic Arcana: Sister Grimm, Page 6 Mystic Arcana: Sister Grimm, Page 7 Source: Comic Book Resources ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- SHANNA THE SHE DEVIL: SURVIVAL OF THE FITTEST #4 (of 4) Publisher: Marvel Comics Writers: James Palmiotti Pencils: Khari Evans Covers: Khari Evans Inkers: James Palmiotti Colorists: Paul Mounts Letterers: Dave Lanphear Part 4 of 4 The jungle adventure that brings you action, danger and thrills, SHANNA THE SHE-DEVIL: SURVIVAL OF THE FITTEST comes to its exciting, pulse-pounding and unexpected end! With everything on the line and only one way off the island, will Shanna, Dirk and the pirates survive this prehistoric, uncivilized war with Neanderthals, dinosaurs and Hong Kong gangsters? View: Shanna The She Devil: Survival Of The Fittest #4, Cover Shanna The She Devil: Survival Of The Fittest #4, Page 1 Shanna The She Devil: Survival Of The Fittest #4, Page 2 Shanna The She Devil: Survival Of The Fittest #4, Page 3 Shanna The She Devil: Survival Of The Fittest #4, Page 4 Shanna The She Devil: Survival Of The Fittest #4, Page 5 Shanna The She Devil: Survival Of The Fittest #4, Page 6 Shanna The She Devil: Survival Of The Fittest #4, Page 7 Source: Comic Book Resources
SUPERGIRL VOLUME 4 #23 Publisher: DC Comics Writers: Kelley Puckett Pencils: Drew Johnson, Ray Snyder Covers: Drew Johnson, Ray Snyder, Adam Kubert (Incentive) "TESSERACT" The Teen of Steel embarks on a brand-new direction as writer Kelley Puckett (Batgirl) joins forces with acclaimed art team Drew Johnson & Ray Snyder (Countdown, Wonder Woman) as the new SUPERGIRL creative team! An enthralling story arc begins with a bizarre delivery to Kara’s apartment that very quickly has her hopping dimensions and traveling through deep space! Guest-starring Superman, Batman and the Green Lantern Corps! View: Supergirl Volume 4 #23, Johnson Cover Supergirl Volume 4 #23, Page 1 Supergirl Volume 4 #23, Page 2 Supergirl Volume 4 #23, Page 3 Supergirl Volume 4 #23, Page 4 Supergirl Volume 4 #23, Page 5 Source: Newsarama ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- SUPERMAN VOLUME 3 #670 (3 of 3) Publisher: DC Comics Writers: Kurt Busiek Pencils: Rick Leonardi, Dan Green Covers: Jesus Merino "THE THIRD KRYPTONIAN: THE STAND", Part 3 of 3 Superman comes face to face with the mysterious third Kryptonian living on Earth in “The Third Kryptonian," Part 2 of 3! Revelations about Krypton's past, its survivors and its enemies come fast and furious in a centuries-spanning story of interstellar adventure and survival. But someone's stalking the third Kryptonian…and now he's after Superman, too! This issue has all the answers — and leads directly into SUPERMAN ANNUAL #13, on sale three weeks later! View: Superman Volume 3 #670, Cover Superman Volume 3 #670, Page 1 Superman Volume 3 #670, Page 2 Superman Volume 3 #670, Page 3 Superman Volume 3 #670, Page 4 Superman Volume 3 #670, Page 5 Source: Newsarama ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- LUCHA LIBRE #2 Publisher: DC Comics Writers: Jerry Frissen Pencils: Gobi, Bill, Witko, Tanquerelle Covers: Gobi Raised by cacti in the deserts of Mexico, Tequila used to be a beast in the wrestling ring. These days, Tequila happily argues with his loving wife and his trailer park neighbors. That will soon change now that his old enemies have returned for revenge! Also included are the continuing adventures of the Luchadores 5, Professor Furia and Luchadoritos. View: Lucha Libre #2, Cover Lucha Libre #2, Page 3 Lucha Libre #2, Page 4 Lucha Libre #2, Page 5 Lucha Libre #2, Page 6 Lucha Libre #2, Page 7 Source: Newsarama ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- STEVE NILES' STRANGE CASES #2 Publisher: DC Comics Concept: Steve Niles Writers: Dan Wickline Pencils: David Hartman Covers: David Hartman "THE ABATTOR" This is our all-out werewolf action issue! Astan asks Ivy to look into the disappearance of local college students, which leads her to some very ferocious trouble at the slaughterhouse. View: Steve Niles' Strange Cases #2, Cover Steve Niles' Strange Cases #2, Page 3 Steve Niles' Strange Cases #2, Page 4 Steve Niles' Strange Cases #2, Page 5 Steve Niles' Strange Cases #2, Page 6 Steve Niles' Strange Cases #2, Page 7 Source: Newsarama
ARCHIE DIGEST #239 Publisher: Archie Comics Writers: Pat Kennedy Pencils: Pat Kennedy Covers: Pat Kennedy "THAT OLD BUGGY" In this poignant tale, Archie’s grandpa Artie comes to town to see the classic Model T Mr. Lodge is restoring. This leads to an adventurous and funny trip down memory lane, with a surprise twist ending that could only happen in Riverdale! View: Archie Digest #239, Cover Archie Digest #239, Page 1 Archie Digest #239, Page 2 Source: The Comic Fanatic ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- BETTY & VERONICA #231 Publisher: Archie Comics Writers: George Gladir, Kathleen Webb, Mike Pellowski Pencils: Jeff Shultz Covers: Jeff Shultz "THE SHOPPERS" Veronica thinks she's gotten around the hectic shopping season by staying at home and shopping online, until she remembers a gift she forgot… on Christmas Eve, of course! "ARE YOU SURE?" Here it is, the story that proves once and for all that Archie is the man of Betty and Veronica's dreams - literally! "SANTA SHORTAGE" A Christmas party for needy kids without a Santa Claus? Better find a replacement… or two… or three… quick! View: Betty & Veronica #231, Cover Betty & Veronica #231, Page 1 Betty & Veronica #231, Page 2 Source: The Comic Fanatic ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- SONIC X #26 Publisher: Archie Comics Writers: Ian Flynn Pencils: James Fry Covers: Spaz! Inkers: Terry Austin "THE LEGEND OF EL GRAN GORDO" The newest heroic sensation to hit the mat is the mighty luchador El Gran Gordo! Why isn't Sonic impressed? Because it's Dr. Eggman! What's his wacky scheme this time? Is this turn to the wrestling ring for real, or will Eggman have Sonic on the ropes soon enough?! And what creepy new threat watches from ringside? You'll have to see it to believe it! View: Sonic X #26, Cover Sonic X #26, Page 1 Sonic X #26, Page 2 Sonic X #26, Page 3 Source: The Comic Fanatic ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- BATTLESTAR GALACTICA: SEASON ZERO #3 Publisher: Dynamite Entertainment Writers: Brandon Jerwa Pencils: Jackson Herbert Covers: Stjepan Sejic, Adriano Batista, Stephen Segovia, Photo Colorists: Inlight Studio This brand-new series features the very first missions of the Battlestar Galactica and her crew, including Commander Adama, Starbuck, Apollo, and more. In issue #3 A series of terrorist attacks takes place across the colonies, and the Galactica is in charge of the investigation. During the action, we see the Galactica debuts of Sharon and Dualla as they come aboard. Featuring four stunning covers - Stjepan (Darkness, Savage Tales) Sejic, Adriano (JUNGLE GIRL and Red Sonja) Batista, Stephen Segovia and a Battlestar Galactica Photo Cover! Fans, ask your retailer for the Batista Sketch Incentive Cover! View: Battlestar Galactica: Season Zero #3, Sejic Cover Battlestar Galactica: Season Zero #3, Batista Cover Battlestar Galactica: Season Zero #3, Segovia Cover Battlestar Galactica: Season Zero #3, Photo Cover Battlestar Galactica: Season Zero #3, Page 1 Battlestar Galactica: Season Zero #3, Page 2 Battlestar Galactica: Season Zero #3, Page 3 Battlestar Galactica: Season Zero #3, Page 4 Battlestar Galactica: Season Zero #3, Page 5 Source: Comic Book Resources
HIGHLANDER #12 Publisher: Dynamite Entertainment Writers: Brandon Jerwa Pencils: Carlos Rafael Covers: Michael Avon Oeming, Fabio Laguna, Jean Dias, Alecia Rodriguez Colorists: Carlos Lopez The first year of Dynamite's all-new Highlander comic books concludes here with a BANG! It's all been leading up to this moment as series writer Brandon Jerwa concludes his most explosive Highlander story yet and Duncan MacLeod wrestles with the fate of the entire world - and that of his cousin Connor's very existence! Featuring four stunning covers from such diverse talents as Michael Avon Oeming, Fabio Laguna, Jean Dias, and Alecia Rodriguez! Fans, ask your retailer for the Oeming Black and White Incentive Cover! View: Highlander #12, Oeming Cover Highlander #12, Page 1 Highlander #12, Page 2 Highlander #12, Page 4-5 Highlander #12, Page 6 Source: Comic Book Resources ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- TERMINATOR 2: INFINITY #4 Publisher: Dynamite Entertainment Writers: Simon Furman Pencils: Nigel Raynor Covers: Pat Lee, Stjepan Sejic, Nigel Raynor Colorists: Inlight Studio As our first Terminator 2 comic book even comes racing towards its conclusion, John and his new found army continue to attack Skynet under the guidance of Uncle Bob, A T-800 loyal to John and his human companions. But, what will they do when Uncle Bob faces the T-Infinity in a battle in which only one of the deadly killing machines is able to walk away in one piece! Dynamite's all new T2 comics are again brought to you by the first and last name of all things robotic - writer Simon Furman along with artist Nigel (BATTLESTAR Galactica) Raynor and cover artist Nigel Raynor, Stjepan (Darkness, Savage Tales) Sejic and Pat Lee! Fans, ask your retailer for the Sejic Virgin Art Incentive Cover! View: Terminator 2: Infinity #4, Lee Cover Terminator 2: Infinity #4, Sejic Cover Terminator 2: Infinity #4, Raynor Cover Terminator 2: Infinity #4, Page 1 Terminator 2: Infinity #4, Page 2 Terminator 2: Infinity #4, Page 3 Terminator 2: Infinity #4, Page 4 Terminator 2: Infinity #4, Page 5 Terminator 2: Infinity #4, Page 6 Source: Comic Book Resources ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 30 DAYS OF NIGHT: EBEN AND STELLA TP Publisher: IDW Publishing Writers: Steve Niles, Kelly Sue DeConnick Pencils: Justin Randall Covers: Justin Randall In the waning moments of 30 Days of Night: Dark Days, Stella managed to bring her vampire/husband Eben back from beyond… only he came back hungry. Now, for the first time, see what happened next, in this collection that fills in the black gaps between that tale and Return to Barrow, courtesy of 30 Days co-creator Steve Niles, Kelly Sue DeConnick and artist Justin Randall. View: 30 Days of Night: Eben and Stella TP, Cover 30 Days of Night: Eben and Stella TP, Page 1 30 Days of Night: Eben and Stella TP, Page 2 30 Days of Night: Eben and Stella TP, Page 3 30 Days of Night: Eben and Stella TP, Page 4 30 Days of Night: Eben and Stella TP, Page 5 Source: IDW Publishing ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- CORY DOCTOROW'S FUTURISTIC TALES OF THE HERE AND NOW #2 Publisher: IDW Publishing Writers: J.C. Vaughn Pencils: Daniel Warner Covers: Scott Morse IDW Publishing continues to bring the stories of acclaimed science-fiction author Cory Doctorow to comics with "When Sysadmins Ruled the Earth" that asks the question of who will keep the computers online when the end of the world comes? Winner of the Locus Award for best novelette of 2006. With a cover by Scott Morse! View: Cory Doctorow's Futuristic Tales of the Here and Now #2, Cover Cory Doctorow's Futuristic Tales of the Here and Now #2, Page 1 Cory Doctorow's Futuristic Tales of the Here and Now #2, Page 2 Cory Doctorow's Futuristic Tales of the Here and Now #2, Page 3 Cory Doctorow's Futuristic Tales of the Here and Now #2, Page 4 Cory Doctorow's Futuristic Tales of the Here and Now #2, Page 5 Source: IDW Publishing
FALLEN ANGEL VOLUME 2 #21 Publisher: IDW Publishing Writers: Peter David Pencils: J.K. Woodward Covers: J.K. Woodward Ever wonder how Bete Noire, the city that shapes the world, actually does so? See for yourself as, upon learning of the actions of a dictator whose obsession with nuclear arms threatens the safety of humanity, Jude takes steps to make certain that his threat is brought to an abrupt end. Written by New York Times best-selling author Peter David. View: Fallen Angel Volume 2 #21, Cover Fallen Angel Volume 2 #21, Page 1 Fallen Angel Volume 2 #21, Page 2 Fallen Angel Volume 2 #21, Page 3 Fallen Angel Volume 2 #21, Page 4 Fallen Angel Volume 2 #21, Page 5 Source: IDW Publishing ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- TANK GIRL: THE GIFTING TP Publisher: IDW Publishing Writers: Alan C. Martin Pencils: Ashley Wood Covers: Ashley Wood In these days of ultra-serious mega-crossovers, comics gets exactly what it's been needing—a jolt of adrenaline courtesy of the too-long-absent Tank Girl! Co-creator Alan C. Martin is back to offer redemption to anyone who sat through the Tank Girl movie, and what's more, this time the book's art chores will be handled by artist/painter Ashley Wood! Get ready for a fun and unconventional ride through the Tank Girl universe. View: Tank Girl: The Gifting TP, Cover Tank Girl: The Gifting TP, Page 1 Tank Girl: The Gifting TP, Page 2 Tank Girl: The Gifting TP, Page 3 Tank Girl: The Gifting TP, Page 4 Tank Girl: The Gifting TP, Page 5 Source: IDW Publishing ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- THE TRANSFORMERS: SPOTLIGHT: RAMJET Publisher: IDW Publishing Writers: Stuart Moore Pencils: Robby Musso Covers: Robby Musso, Guido Guidi Spinning out of the hit miniseries New Avengers/Transformers! Meet RAMJET, a lone wolf DECEPTICON whose plans involve nothing less than the overthrow of MEGATRON himself! But is RAMJET the master schemer he believes, or just another pretender to the throne? Written by Stuart Moore (New Avengers/The Transformers) with art by Robby Musso (The Transformers Spotlight: Ultra Magnus)! View: The Transformers: Spotlight: Ramjet, Musso Cover The Transformers: Spotlight: Ramjet, Guidi Cover The Transformers: Spotlight: Ramjet, Page 1 The Transformers: Spotlight: Ramjet, Page 2 The Transformers: Spotlight: Ramjet, Page 3 The Transformers: Spotlight: Ramjet, Page 4 The Transformers: Spotlight: Ramjet, Page 5 Source: IDW Publishing ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- STAR TREK: ALIEN SPOTLIGHT: VULCANS Publisher: IDW Publishing Writers: Rick Remender Pencils: Josep Maria Beroy Covers: Zach Howard, Josep Maria Beroy In the vast Star Trek universe, many diverse alien races abound, and now they finally get their due! Presenting a series of one-shots, each by a different creative team and featuring a different Star Trek alien race. In the second issue, the spotlight shines on the Vulcans. A Starfleet starship arrives at a planet on the brink of its own destruction. A once peaceful society is now savage and warlike "marching beneath the Raptor's wing"—linking itself to the turmoiled past of Vulcans. Zach Howard (Star Trek: The Next Generation: The Space Between) provides covers for the entire series, with interior artist Josep Maria Beroy offering a variant cover. View: Star Trek: Alien Spotlight: Vulcans, Howard Cover Star Trek: Alien Spotlight: Vulcans, Beroy Cover Star Trek: Alien Spotlight: Vulcans, Page 1 Star Trek: Alien Spotlight: Vulcans, Page 2 Star Trek: Alien Spotlight: Vulcans, Page 3 Star Trek: Alien Spotlight: Vulcans, Page 4 Star Trek: Alien Spotlight: Vulcans, Page 5 Source: IDW Publishing
IRON MAN: ENTER THE MANDARIN #3 (of 6) Publisher: Marvel Comics Writers: Joe Casey Pencils: Eric Canete Covers: Eric Canete Inkers: Eric Canete Colorists: Dave Stewart Letterers: Comicraft Part 3 of 6 The Mandarin's plan kicks into overdrive as he infiltrates Stark Industries -- and you'll never guess who he sends! Plus what is the Scarecrow's secret connection to the Mandarin? The pulse-pounding saga of Iron Man's first war with his greatest enemy continues here! Guest-starring the Crimson Dynamo! View: Iron Man: Enter The Mandarin #3, Cover Iron Man: Enter The Mandarin #3, Page 1 Iron Man: Enter The Mandarin #3, Page 2 Iron Man: Enter The Mandarin #3, Page 3 Iron Man: Enter The Mandarin #3, Page 4 Iron Man: Enter The Mandarin #3, Page 5 Iron Man: Enter The Mandarin #3, Page 6 Iron Man: Enter The Mandarin #3, Page 7 Source: Comic Book Resouces
ROBIN VOLUME 4 #168 (1 of 7) Publisher: DC Comics Writers: Peter Milligan Pencils: Freddie Williams II Covers: Andy Kubert "RESURRECTION OF RA'S AL GHUL: A BOY FROM THE DEMON", Part 1 of 7 A special issue written by Peter Milligan (X-Men, X-Statix) kicks off the 7-part "Resurrection of Ra's al Ghul," crossing over with the Batman family of books! Readers discovered in last month's BATMAN #670 that Ra's al Ghul has returned from the dead! What does Ra's resurrection have to do with Batman's son, Damian? And more important, why does this send Damian toward a head-on collision with Robin at Wayne Manor? Guest starring Talia al Ghul and the Sensei! View: Robin Volume 4 #168, Cover Robin Volume 4 #168, Page 3 Robin Volume 4 #168, Page 4 Robin Volume 4 #168, Page 5 Robin Volume 4 #168, Page 6 Robin Volume 4 #168, Page 7 Source: Newsarama
CRIMINAL #10 Publisher: Marvel Comics Writers: Ed Brubaker Pencils: Sean Phillips Covers: Sean Phillips Inkers: Sean Phillips Tracy finally comes to the end of the line in his search for answers, but will he want them by then? Or has his entry back into the life his brother led changed who he is? And what about the hitmen on his trail? He'll have to deal with that, too. The action-packed FINALE of the second Criminal arc from award-winning creators Ed Brubaker and Sean Phillips. And every issue of Criminal is packed from cover to cover with content, from back-up stories to noir articles by Brubaker and many other big-name writers, so wise up and buy the single issues! MATURE READERS View: Criminal #10, Cover Criminal #10, Page 2 Criminal #10, Page 3 Criminal #10, Page 4 Criminal #10, Page 5 Criminal #10, Page 6 Criminal #10, Page 7 Source: Newsarama ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- DIVISION 18: THE UNION OF NOVELTY COSTUMED PERFORMERS #1 (of 3) Publisher: Silent Devil Productions Writers: Matt Bergin Pencils: Jeremy Donelson Covers: Jeremy Donelson Part 1 of 3 Barney the Dinosaur. The Fruit of the Loom Guys. Mayor McCheese. The San Diego Chicken. They've all paid their dues. But the costumed entertainment game can be a tough racket, and sometimes you've got to crawl up from the muck to make it to the top. Welcome to the muck – River City, home to Division 18 of the Union of Novelty Costumed Performers. Follow Jimmy, a wise-cracking thug in an 8-foot snake suit, and his misfit mascot mafia as they try to get a leg up on the man and make an honest (and sometimes dishonest) buck. This book has comedy. It has violence. And yes, it has a monkey. Three issues of costumed chaos begin here! View: Division 18: The Union of Novelty Costumed Performers #1, Cover Division 18: The Union of Novelty Costumed Performers #1, Page 12 Division 18: The Union of Novelty Costumed Performers #1, Page 13 Division 18: The Union of Novelty Costumed Performers #1, Page 14 Division 18: The Union of Novelty Costumed Performers #1, Page 15 Division 18: The Union of Novelty Costumed Performers #1, Page 16 Source: Newsarama
Y: THE LAST MAN #59 (5 of 5) Publisher: DC Comics/Vertigo Comics Writers: rian K. Vaughan Pencils: Pia Guerra, Jose Marzan Jr Covers: Massimo Carnevale "WHYS AND WHEREFORES", Part 5 of 5 In the penultimate issue of the series concluding the “Whys and Wherefores” story arc, the last man faces his final test. This issue also features a free Sneak Peek at NORTHLANDERS, the new monthly series from writer Brian Wood and artist Davide Gianfelice. MATURE READERS View: Y: The Last Man #59, Cover Y: The Last Man #59, Page 1 Y: The Last Man #59, Page 2 Y: The Last Man #59, Page 3 Y: The Last Man #59, Page 4 Source: Newsarama ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- FREDDY VS. JASON VS. ASH #1 (of 6) Publisher: DC Comics/Wildstorm Writers: James Kuhoric Pencils: Jason Craig Covers: Scott Campbell Part 1 of 6 Don't miss the first two issues of a blood-soaked 6-part miniseries drawing together three of horror's greatest characters! In the bloody wake of the hit movie Freddy vs. Jason, Freddy Krueger finds himself clinging to the last shred of fear that allows him to exist…inside the demented mind of Jason Voorhees. Unwillingly bonded together, the murderous pair must seek out the Necronomicon, the only solution to their mutual torment. Nothing can stop this unholy alliance -- except the wisecracking, chainsaw-wielding Ash, aimed at destroying the Book of the Dead once and for all! MATURE READERS View: Freddy vs. Jason vs. Ash #1, All 3 Covers Combined Freddy vs. Jason vs. Ash #1, Page 1 Freddy vs. Jason vs. Ash #1, Page 2 Freddy vs. Jason vs. Ash #1, Page 3 Freddy vs. Jason vs. Ash #1, Page 4 Freddy vs. Jason vs. Ash #1, Page 5 Freddy vs. Jason vs. Ash #1, Page 6 Freddy vs. Jason vs. Ash #1, Page 22 UPDATED: 11/14/2007 - added pages 5,6 Source: Newsarama, Newsarama